Mini Cooper Door Latch Adjustment

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Mini cooper door latch adjustment.

How to adjust door on car. We ve discovered a few common problems that some of our mini cooper owners have experienced that can be resolved by removing the door panel and making the needed repair. If your mini cooper was made before 2009 the latch is located under the dashboard on the passenger side of the car. The glass to gasket lip measurement should be about 5mm.

Pull the hood release latch. You may need to open up the slots to get the movement you need or slot the latch plates. Pull the latch toward you as if you are opening the hood. Here are the types of questions we get that signal this type of problem.

Hi steve your lock plate on the pillar should adjust in and out i know i have adjusted my 62 but didn t take a close look at what allows for movement. Press the door inward against the latch. My mini cooper driver s side window will not seal and it makes a lot of noise. If your mini cooper was made in 2009 or later the latch is located under the dashboard on the driver s side of the car.

Wind noise fix if your car door does not close all the way or you hear wind noise you might just need to adjust your door.